Corporate Counsel - State Regulatory Affairs

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Are you looking for a work environment which encourages teamwork and where you are respected, supported, challenged, and can grow and advance your career? If your answer is “yes,” you should join T-Mobile’s All-Star Legal Team!
We’re looking for an attorney with employment law experience, strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance legal risk with business goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborate well across teams, and bring a solutions-oriented mindset, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic, people-first company.
T-Mobile has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Counsel to work in the Government Affairs Department, preferably in our Bellevue, Washington office, though consideration will be given to candidates who prefer to be located in our Overland Park, KS or Herndon, VA offices.

What you’ll do in your role.

• Participate in state regulatory proceedings relevant to T-Mobile’s interests, with a particular focus on matters before state public utilities’ commissions, including the California Public Utilities Commission
• Evaluate proposed regulatory, legislative and/or policy changes and develop materials to support advocacy efforts in various forums
• Advocate before state public utilities commissions in regulatory proceedings
• Build and develop relationships with state regulators and organizations to represent T-Mobile’s interests and positions
• Advise business clients on the impact of proposed policy or regulatory changes on T-Mobile
• Collaborate with Government Affairs colleagues, Legal team members and internal teams on various telecommunications and/or industry issues
• Deliver easy-to-understand written and oral advice in a timely matter
• Other duties as assigned

The experience you’ll bring.

Functional and Technical Skills

• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be a team player and work in a fast-paced and innovative work environment
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency with contemporary productivity tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and emerging AI-powered technologies

Experience and Education

• A U.S. law degree and admission to at least one state bar required.
• 2+ years as a practicing attorney with relevant government, in-house or law firm experience  
• Demonstrated prior experience with telecommunications law and policy, in particular FCC/State Public Utilities Commission experience preferred

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): No
DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Base Pay Range: $123,200 - $222,200

Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ340387¶dox=1

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

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